Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 105.1 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 188.7 in | 2.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 69.7 in | 8.8 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 63.2 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 3605 lb. | 714 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 54.4 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 51.0 in | 7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.1 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 53.7 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.6 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 33.9 in | 4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 0.0 in | 58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 0.0 in | 32.1 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 33.5 | 14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review |
2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |